They say creativity is the mother of all invention, but I'm pretty sure it just makes for the mother of all dessert food! Awhile back, I made a recipe for Halloween Bark to use up that leftover candy. Well if you can even believe it, I still have some leftover! This past football Sunday, I decided to put it to good use and make the most delicious (and simple) s'mores dip that fans on both sides fawned over. </br> First, unwrap your chocolate candy and cover the bottom of your ... [ Read More ]
Dorothy’s Cheese is Coming to Chicago (and I learned how to make it!)
A couple weeks ago I crossed something major of my bucket list. No, I didn’t jump out of an airplane (although I have done that before), I got to see how cheese is made AND I was able to milk a cow in the process! Thanks to Savencia, I was given the opportunity to visit Lena, Illinois to visit one of their facilities and learn all about a new cheese they were launching. If you haven’t heard of this small town, don’t feel bad, I hadn’t either! However, I guarantee you’ve had some of the ... [ Read More ]
The PERFECT Holiday Gift for under $100!
Every once in a while, you meet somebody new and they instantly feel like family. It’s like you’ve known them forever and can’t even imagine life without them for a single second. For me, 2017 brought me Chi Chi, my daughter’s Nanny. She is literally priceless to me and my family and I seriously don’t know that I can even do justice to how much she means to me. If you follow me on Instagram, you’ve probably gotten a sneak peak of Chi Chi. For those of you who haven’t met her, she truly the ... [ Read More ]
How to Plan a FABULOUS Dinner Party with Zero Notice
Is it just me, or do your significant others not understand what goes into entertaining guests? As much as I love my man, he is absolutely notorious for calling me at 2:30 in the afternoon on a Wednesday to let me know that his college buddy is in town or a work colleague is coming over for dinner. Every time I get that call, I can feel my blood begin to boil. I think that he thinks I'm some fairy god mother who swings her magic spatula and out comes a fabulous dinner. With just a little ... [ Read More ]
How to Throw the Perfect Thanksgiving Farewell Brunch
Hosting Thanksgiving in your home is a huge undertaking. Not only do you have the pressure of creating a memorable meal that everyone looks forward to all year, but you may have out of town guests that need entertaining beyond just the holiday meal. A post-Thanksgiving breakfast is always a must with my family and every year it feels like we are scrambling to put something nice together. Since I'm hosting the holiday the first time this year (and I'm all about making things as easy as ... [ Read More ]
5 Tips To Planning the Perfect Childs Playdate
I swear, everyday I’m learning something new as I navigate this whole, "new mom" thing. Elia is almost a year and a half and she's finally starting to get to an age where her little personality is blossoming. As most of you know, I elected not to put Elia in daycare, so she spent much of her first year hanging out with me, my husband and our nanny Chi Chi. When Elia turned one, I began to feel like I really need to get her interacting with more kids. I talked to my mom squad (every girl needs ... [ Read More ]
Pinterest Perfect (but totally simple) Fall Centerpieces!
Halloween has barely passed us by, but Thanksgiving is already on the mind! This year is the first time I am hosting my own Thanksgiving and I couldn't be more excited (and freaked out!) I can handle the turkey and all the fixings, but admittedly, my decorating skills aren't exactly up to snuff. To be honest, I am known as the queen of Pinterest fails. I always try, but usually end up discouraged and I throw away my project. Then I go out, purchase what I need to decorate and end up spending ... [ Read More ]
Why I chose Baby’s Only Organic Formula by Nature’s One!
I've partnered up with Nature's One, maker of Baby's Only Organic Formula to tell you how their formula literally changed my daughter's life. If you've been following me for a while, it should come as no surprise that Elia has been formula-fed exclusively since she was about one month old. My decision to formula feed was one of the hardest choices I've ever had to make. I struggled internally and found myself slipping into a depression over it. When I came out the other side, I actually wrote ... [ Read More ]
Radio Flyer’s 100th Anniversary Celebration!
I can't believe it, but Radio Flyer is turning 100! I remember growing up with these wagons and it's so fun to see Elia enjoying them so much as well. Did you know that the company was also founded right here in Chicago? To celebrate this momentous occasion,on July 13th, Radio Flyer is hosting a HUGE day of really fun celebrations. I'm talking face painting, temporary tattoo stations, yummy treats, tons of photo opportunities, music and SO much more! It will even include a test track where ... [ Read More ]
5 Tips to Host the PERFECT Baby Shower!
A few weeks ago, I hosted a baby shower for my best friend, Brett, from Her Tasty Life. She is due with her little man next month and it's literally one year to the date that my daughter, Elia was born. Brett and I keep saying that we are SUCH good friends, we even conceived on the same night, just one year apart, lol! Hosting a baby shower for Brett is no small task. If you follow her, you will know that she sums up all things style, fabulous and fancy. I, on the other hand, am more of a ... [ Read More ]
